These 5 Games Will Make or Break Tennessee’s Season - Ranking Tennessee Football’s TOUGHEST Games

The road to Atlanta won’t be easy for Tennessee in 2026. In this episode of Straight Up Tennessee, we’re ranking the five biggest games on the Vols’ schedule and discussing which matchups will ultimately define Tennessee’s season.Can Josh Heupel and the Vols navigate a gauntlet that includes Texas, LSU, Auburn, Georgia Tech, and Vanderbilt? Which game presents the biggest challenge? Which matchup is the most important for Tennessee’s SEC Championship and College Football Playoff hopes?We’ll break down:🏈 Tennessee’s toughest opponents in 2026🏈 Which games are must-win for the Vols🏈 Key matchups and storylines to watch🏈 Potential trap games and season-defining moments🏈 Our ranking of the 5 hardest games on Tennessee’s scheduleWill Tennessee rise to the occasion and make a playoff run, or will one of these games derail the season? Join the conversation and let us know your rankings in the comments!🍊 Subscribe to Straight Up Tennessee for weekly Tennessee Football, Tennessee Athletics, recruiting updates, game previews, reactions, and everything Vols.